One song to describe your city

DwnWthVwls · 07-19-2015, 11:12 AM

I got distracted by the hissy fit.

**Exo** · 07-19-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

I got distracted by the hissy fit.

Where?

Key · 07-19-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I think the posts that are actually what he was looking for are also interesting, but no one replies to them for some reason.

They're just not really interesting. Anybody can post a song that has the city they lived in described, but why do that when I could just look up what the city is like through Google. This isn't a national geographic forum, it's a music forum. That's why I chose to post a song that resembles Seattle. Anybody who's anybody will associate Nirvana with Seattle.

Lisnaholic · 07-19-2015, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I think the posts that are actually what he was looking for are also interesting, but no one replies to them for some reason.

^ That doesn't seem fair, so....

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Ween—"Freedom of 76"
My favorite song about Philadelphia. The title, of course, is a reference to Philly's key role in the founding of the United States. The lyrics talk about the Liberty Bell, cheesesteaks, Boyz II Men, Fairmount Park, the movie Mannequin, and South Street (though the ho hired for tricks there seems out of place twenty years and a lot of gentrification later). What I like about this song is what is what I like about Philly: it's cool and low key but doesn't take itself seriously at all and isn't afraid to engage in some self-deprecating humor.

The video, which I didn't even know existed until this morning, adds even more with appearances by Independence Hall, the Philly skyline, the Schuykill River, various neighborhoods, and the Liberty Bell itself. The 1:45 minute intro is a little long but kind of amusing.

Yes, this is a nice, smooth, not-immediately-obvious song. I loved the line about "Mannequin was filmed at Woolworths"!
The only problem is that I now feel obliged to wiki Philadelphia...

Perhaps you rejected this song as being too predictable, but it has some interesting city scenes too:-

Trollheart · 07-19-2015, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

It's kind of funny that the posts which didn't follow the rules have been the only ones that got responses.

Jeez! Check my sig people! Didn't you learn ANYTHING from Calculon?

Seriously, yes, I got distracted giving out to the people who didn't follow the format I wanted and neglected those who did. Your post was very well constructed and thought out Jansz. Now, can you make that weird guy stop pulsing? He's weirding me out. Does he have a name? I'm assuming it's a he...

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Originally Posted by Plankton

Rush - Subdivisions reminds me of my city. Especially growing up here in the suburbs. Whats with all the hullabaloo?

Meh, I'm no longer going to criticise any posts. Except this next one.

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

TH is being a thread Nazi.

You vill conform!

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Originally Posted by Plankton

I thought I tasted a bit of Himmler.

Which bit? Also, I'm insulted. I build things (mostly threads, journals and drama) --- If I'm to be compared to any Nazi surely it must be Speer?

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Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

This song represents the Jersey Shore...

and this one represents NJ (w/ pictures for trollheart)

Thanks for the effort. I know it was ironic and meant to poke fun, but hell, it's a good one.

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Originally Posted by Black Francis

Sometimes they are worse.

Ive visited alot of bad projects to buy stuff and nothing bad has ever happened to me but that doesn't mean the place wasn't dangerous.

Places don't get a bad rep for no reason.

Scumbags made a docu about my estate. Bastards. It was very much less than complimentary, and totally one-sided.

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Originally Posted by Ki

They're just not really interesting. Anybody can post a song that has the city they lived in described, but why do that when I could just look up what the city is like through Google. This isn't a national geographic forum, it's a music forum. That's why I chose to post a song that resembles Seattle. Anybody who's anybody will associate Nirvana with Seattle.

Everything here is interesting. Especially me. I'm the most interesting thing on this forum. Anyone who says otherwise is just plain wrong and you know they are.

Also, may I point out your (very good) "Grandfather paradox" thread? That's not music. Anyway, I made it clear in the OP what I was looking for. I'm not going over all that again. Just leave it as it is. Post what yaz like.

Key · 07-19-2015, 12:39 PM

^Im just giving you **** for ****s and giggles TH. :P

Black Francis · 07-19-2015, 12:55 PM

@TH

I was referring to local rep not sensationalist documentary rep.

If the local people tell you to stay away from certain bad areas you best listen to them cause who knows the place better than them? i get some people tend to exaggerate so it all depends on who you listen to but when a bunch of people that live there tell you "You better be careful around here" they must say it for a reason, don't they?

downwardspiral · 07-19-2015, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Francis

Sometimes they are worse.

Ive visited alot of bad projects to buy stuff and nothing bad has ever happened to me but that doesn't mean the place wasn't dangerous.

Places don't get a bad rep for no reason.

They don't, but also having a bad rep doesn't mean a certain area can't grow out of that and change.

downwardspiral · 07-19-2015, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Exo

This is how you get mugged.

Nah, you get mugged by walking around looking like a lamb on its way to a slaughterhouse.

I've walked around the worst areas of my home city, one particular area being the hot spot for gun crime, under cover of darkness, on more than one occasion. Nothing bad has ever happened to me or did I feel particularly on edge or threatened. I'm only speaking of where I'm from but a lot of the crime here is targeted so I don't feel unsafe.

**Exo** · 07-19-2015, 01:07 PM

I understand what you're saying. I'm just saying that having the idea that everywhere is most likely safe will cause you to leave your guard down. Crime does happen.

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Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	@TH I was referring to local rep not sensationalist documentary rep. If the local people tell you to stay away from certain bad areas you best listen to them cause who knows the place better than them? i get some people tend to exaggerate so it all depends on who you listen to but when a bunch of people that live there tell you "You better be careful around here" they must say it for a reason, don't they? __________________ "Hey Kids you got to meet the MIGHTY PIXIES!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRbCtIgW3A

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Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	^Im just giving you ** for **s and giggles TH. :P